Tom McBride (actor)
Tom McBride | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 7, 1952 |
| Died | September 24, 1995 (aged 42) |
| Cause of death | Complications from AIDS |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Model |
| Years active | 1981–1997 |
Tom McBride (October 7, 1952 − September 24, 1995) was an American photographer, model, and actor. He starred in the 1981 horror movie Friday the 13th Part 2 as Mark. He also had a role in the 1985 movie Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins. His only TV guest appearance was on the TV series Highway to Heaven. McBride, an openly gay man, died in 1995 due to complications from AIDS, only two weeks from his forty-third birthday. A documentary by director Jay Corcoran titled Life & Death on the A-List followed McBride in the final months of his life.[1]
McBride is also remembered for his modeling career as one of the famous Marlboro Men in the 1980s.[1]
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Friday the 13th Part 2 | Mark | |
| 1984 | Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter | Mark | Archive Footage |
| 1985 | Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins | "Jim" in soap opera | |
| 1997 | White Lies | Dan Belden |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Highway to Heaven | Kevin | 1 Episode: Jonathan Smith Goes to Washington |
| 1987 | Gimme a Break! | 1 Episode: Parents' Week: Part 2 |
References
- ^ a b Wall, C. Edward (1998). Media review digest. Vol. 28. Pierian Press. ISBN 0-87650-353-9.
The program profiles Tom McBride, a former model and Marlboro man, who died of AIDS-related brain disease. ...
External links
- Tom McBride at IMDb